Velothon Wales 2016

Anonymous

I did it last year and half wanted to go back this year, so went through and got to the end of the registration process, but just don't think I can click 'PAY'.
Just feels too money grabbing.

£65 for only 140k, then asked if you would (be mug enough to) pay £10 to have pack sent in post (should it not be an option at registration, rather than just a question? And why does it cost £10? Its as if they are just asking for as much as they feel they can get away with!), then over £4 admin fee. WTF is that for?. Why not just have it in the cost of entry if its compulsory?

All this to ride around wales and possibly be attacked by angry locals!

I am far from against a closed road sportive, and its not even just the high cost that has put me off.
Its more the way its done and how the organisers come across in the wordings used.

Think I would rather put the £80 and additional costs towards a RideLondon charity place and spend money on London hotels and eating out etc.

gethinceri

"Possibly be attacked by angry locals"?
What a very silly, and offensive comment.

Anonymous

Sorry if I have offended you Gethinceri.
Did not mean to upset decent, law abiding residents, or even ones unhappy (angry) about the event.
It was just the angry ones that actually took action (attacked) this year, and may do again (or worse) next year.

My post was a rant at the organisers because I feel they are taking the pi55 a bit.
I only really referenced the incidents this year due to any possible shortcomings in the event organisers planning of the event, and how that may have upset people enough to put tacks down, spray paint threatening warnings etc.etc.

gethinceri

Thanks for the clarification, I agree.
Last year was a shambles in terms of communication and this year is pricey in comparison, I've entered for 2016 along with 50 club mates but it'll need to be worth the money to encourage me to do it in 2017.
We've got some great cycling options down here, it's the closed-road mass entry event that makes it attractive, there are many better 140 km rides in the Valleys & Beacons.

Anonymous

I got a 10% off discount code and a couple of mates are doing it, so signed up now.
Still feeling they are money grabbing b'stards though.

Bit of a scam after you pay.
Your main details are displayed, with a box asking you to confirm your email address.
If you do you are submitting to a trial (with payment taken after free trial period) of some discount scheme :roll:

IMO It seems to be a malicious ploy to trick people into signing up.

Moan over, lets hope its a good day out on the bike

ugo.santalucia

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19781206#p19781206]Carbonator[/url] wrote:

I got a 10% off discount code and a couple of mates are doing it, so signed up now.
Still feeling they are money grabbing b'stards though.

Bit of a scam after you pay.
Your main details are displayed, with a box asking you to confirm your email address.
If you do you are submitting to a trial (with payment taken after free trial period) of some discount scheme :roll:

IMO It seems to be a malicious ploy to trick people into signing up.

Moan over, lets hope its a good day out on the bike

http://www.daveraynerfund.co.uk/etapedudales/

And you know where your 50 quid go...

Incidentally they also have 4 well stocked food stations

Spartacus1981

It was a great day out last year, I'll say that. However I had a free entry and it does seem like they are taking the pi** there with those prices. It's a decent loop that I could ride often living near Cardiff. Last year I cramped up on the Tumble after the ridiculous pace 35.5kph we kept for the first 60 kilometres. My mate was on fire that day and dropped us all one by one that day haha !! Will be holding out for a free entry again.

markdavidhartley

I have booked for this but can't go anymore. If anybody is interested in going please do a name change with me on my ticket, otherwise I lose the full £59 entry fee

Reply or PM me, thanks!

bendertherobot

Week out and the weather could change but at the moment I'm looking at using the flat bar with mudguards

kingstongraham

bendertherobot wrote:

Week out and the weather could change but at the moment I'm looking at using the flat bar with mudguards

Too early to say (I'm hoping).

Was a really good fun ride last year.

bendertherobot

Highly unlikely to be anything other than, at least damp, and quite windy. Big low pressure passing through on Saturday so hope it blows through

Anonymous

Anyone got their 'race' number yet?

Said we would have it by today.

kingstongraham

bendertherobot wrote:

Highly unlikely to be anything other than, at least damp, and quite windy. Big low pressure passing through on Saturday so hope it blows through

Just think of the pace as far as Newport with a 20mph tailwind, nice big groups and no traffic.

(And then think about the hay bales collecting people at the sharp bends in Blaenavon if it's wet.)

bendertherobot

I'm trying to decide which bike. It won't be the Six.

So, either my PX X1 with 28c tyres on.

Or, if it's really wet, my flat bar Bivio with guards and 28c tyres on.

Or I might just leave the 37c tyres on and see how many I can scalp

dish_dash

Carbonator wrote:

Anyone got their 'race' number yet?

Said we would have it by today.

After entries close today. I'm assuming that the event isn't sold out if they are still waiting for last minute entries...

Anonymous

So no one has them yet then?

Interesting that its not sold out.
I wonder how undersold it is.

I think they might cancel and do a runner with the cash 8)

bendertherobot

7.20 for me.

Decided on Xls with 28c tyres.

Anonymous

Just realized its all on the website :oops:
Was expecting an email lol

Guessing it sold out a while back too, apart from charity places.

kingstongraham

7:10 for me. No lie in on Sunday then.

Don't think it sold out.

meesterbond

7.48 for me, or it would be had my sciatica not flared up last week making walking uncomfortable, sitting agony and pedalling a total no-go.

£60 wasted.

Anonymous

Wave 'C'! 7.08!! The dirty bastards!!!

Actually, I think I am going to drop back to 7.36 if anyone wants to do a guilt free virtual swap lol.

kingstongraham

What's Derek saying now? Looks a bit more promising for Sunday.

gethinceri

Rain from 10.00
Like a normal Sunday then.

bendertherobot

Weather looks much better now. 7.20 for me. I have kit as well, purple apparently (charity). Going to go well with my green Supersix

bendertherobot

Registered. All very slick so far. Nice size race (bike) numbers.

Anonymous

Were you in the que before they opened too then?

gethinceri

Are you from Barcelona?

itboffin

Don't follow bender his supersix goes round in circles

Should be some of my more mental club members there, Pewsey Velo all black kit with tricolour stripe *toptip* well worth grabbing a wheel, I'll be staying here enjoying hopefully more leisurely club rides this weekend.

Enjoy!

bendertherobot

Carbonator wrote:

Were you in the que before they opened too then?

No, did it about an hour and a half after they opened.

Anonymous

Rain from 12 now :P

ugo.santalucia

Carbonator wrote:

Rain from 12 now :P

By then you'll be mostly done, chill out